as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
taking a cue from nature, scientists are developing safe and effective insecticides using insect hormones
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Recent Examples of cue
Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
Right on cue, the predominant storm track across the Pacific Ocean will remain up near the Gulf of Alaska through the middle of January, providing few opportunities for rain to make it as far south as Southern California.
—Dennis Mersereau, WIRED, 11 Jan. 2025
Felicity Carter, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
So, cue the aerialists, contortionists, acrobats (two on roller-skates, and no wife has ever trusted a husband more), a sand artist, a speed juggler and a dude who surfs on an ever-growing stack of rolling cylinders.
—David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The setting, based once again on the 14th century Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, albeit only its first half, presents three factions to aid and align with, taking a cue from the likes of Nintendo’s politicking and strategy sim Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019).
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
Right on cue, the predominant storm track across the Pacific Ocean will remain up near the Gulf of Alaska through the middle of January, providing few opportunities for rain to make it as far south as Southern California.
—Dennis Mersereau, WIRED, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
Heta Cashmere Knit Sweater by The Row Founded in 2006 by Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen, their brand is known for its timeless ready-to-wear and accessories, and so, cue this classic sweater.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
So, cue the aerialists, contortionists, acrobats (two on roller-skates, and no wife has ever trusted a husband more), a sand artist, a speed juggler and a dude who surfs on an ever-growing stack of rolling cylinders.
—David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
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Readers lined up for hours to secure Target’s coveted deluxe edition and took personal days from work to read.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Others were already lined up waiting for Moïse to pass the political torch.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Fans queued at the merchandise trucks to get their piece of memorabilia from Wembanyama’s first NBA game in France.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The 75-year-old, along with dozens of others experiencing homelessness, queued for a hot meal provided by the nonprofit One World One Heart.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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For DeSantis, aligning himself with Trump strengthens his ties with the MAGA wing of the Republican Party, and sets him up as a possible successor when Trump is termed out in four years.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a rare show of unity, Musk and Zuckerberg sat side by side, underscoring their recent efforts to align with the incoming administration.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The company has sequenced what Lamm described as the highest-quality ancient genome to date for any animal.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Nearly 10 years later, researchers can sequence a person's entire genome in mere days.—
Alexis Kayser,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Cue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cue. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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